Meaning of the word band in English

What does band mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

band

US /bænd/

UK /bænd/

a group of musicians who play popular music together

Example:

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The band played all their greatest hits.

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She joined a new rock band.

Synonym:

group ensemble orchestra troupe combo

a strip of material, especially one that goes around something or is used to hold things together

Example:

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She tied her hair back with a rubber band.

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The package was secured with a metal band.

Synonym:

strip strap ribbon belt ring

a range of frequencies or wavelengths

Example:

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The radio operates on a specific frequency band.

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Different communication systems use different frequency bands.

Synonym:

range spectrum frequency channel

to put a band on or around (something)

Example:

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They will band the birds for identification.

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The workers banded the pipes together.

Synonym:

tie bind strap fasten secure

to gather together in a group for a common purpose

Example:

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The villagers banded together to fight the invaders.

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They banded together to form a new political party.

Synonym:

unite join ally coalesce convene